Law enforcement disrupts Emotet – Wormable Android malware spreading via WhatsApp – Three iOS zero-day bugs squashed
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2021/01/30
2021/01/29
Emotet botnet disrupted in global operation | foodonia
The law enforcement action is one of the most significant operations against cybercriminal enterprises ever
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Data Privacy Day: Top tips for safe remote learning | foodonia
As schools and students continue to contend with the very real cyber-risks of virtual classrooms, we share some advice for protecting children’s data and privacy
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2021/01/28
Apple patches three iOS zero‑days under attack | foodonia
The company emits emergency updates to fix bugs affecting devices ranging from iPhones to Apple Watches
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2021/01/27
Wormable Android malware spreads via WhatsApp messages | foodonia
“Download This application and Win Mobile Phone”, reads the message attempting to trick users into downloading a fake Huawei app
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2021/01/23
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET research analyzes the Vadokrist banking trojan – Beware smishing scams – WhatsApp postpones privacy policy changes
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Why do we fall for SMS phishing scams so easily? | foodonia
Here’s how to spot scams where criminals use deceptive text messages to hook and reel in their marks
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2021/01/22
Vadokrist: A wolf in sheep’s clothing | foodonia
Another in our occasional series demystifying Latin American banking trojans
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2021/01/21
DNSpooq bugs expose millions of devices to DNS cache poisoning | foodonia
Security flaws in a widely used DNS software package could allow attackers to send users to malicious websites or to remotely hijack their devices
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2021/01/20
FBI warns of voice phishing attacks stealing corporate credentials | foodonia
Criminals coax employees into handing over their access credentials and use the login data to burrow deep into corporate networks
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2021/01/19
WhatsApp delays privacy policy update after confusion, backlash | foodonia
Millions of people flock to Signal and Telegram as WhatsApp scrambles to assuage users' concerns
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2021/01/16
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
ESET research dissects targeted malware attacks in Colombia – What parents hope to get out of parental controls – Privacy risks of new mesh Wi-Fi routers
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What’s your attitude to parental controls? | foodonia
Nobody said parenting was easy, but in the digital age it comes with a whole slew of new challenges. How do parents view the role of parental monitoring in children's online safety?
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2021/01/15
CES 2021: Car spying – your insurance company is watching you | foodonia
Your ‘networked computer on wheels’ has a privacy problem – and you may not be in the driver’s seat when it comes to your data
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2021/01/14
Hackers leak stolen COVID‑19 vaccine documents | foodonia
The documents related to COVID-19 vaccine and medications were stolen from the EU's medicines agency last month
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CES 2021: Router swarms invade your home (and know where you are) | foodonia
New mesh Wi-Fi routers may be the answer to your wireless signal woes, but how about your privacy and security?
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2021/01/13
Operation Spalax: Targeted malware attacks in Colombia | foodonia
ESET researchers uncover attacks targeting Colombian government institutions and private companies, especially from the energy and metallurgical industries
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2021/01/12
5 common scams and how to avoid them | foodonia
Fraudsters are quick to exploit current events for their own gain, but many schemes do the rounds regardless of what’s making the news. Here are 5 common scams you should look out for.
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2021/01/09
Week in security with Tony Anscombe | foodonia
Watch out for a new PayPal smishing campaign – Employee login credentials up for sale – WhatsApp to share more data with Facebook
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Chrome, Firefox updates fix severe security bugs | foodonia
Successful exploitation of some of these flaws could allow attackers to take control of vulnerable systems
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2021/01/08
WhatsApp updates privacy policy to enable sharing more data with Facebook | foodonia
Many users have until February 8 to accept the new rules – or else lose access to the app
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2021/01/06
Stolen employee credentials put leading gaming firms at risk | foodonia
It’s hardly fun and games for top gaming companies and their customers as half a million employee credentials turn up for sale on the dark web
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2021/01/05
PayPal users targeted in new SMS phishing campaign | foodonia
The scam starts with a text warning victims of suspicious activity on their accounts
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2021/01/01
Would you take the bait? Take our phishing quiz to find out! | foodonia
Is the message real or fake? Take our Phishing Derby quiz to find out how much you know about phishing.
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